Posts from November 2013

The Sanctuary floor will be refinished and new carpet runners installed the week of Dec. 2nd. The Sanctuary will be closed on Sunday afternoon Dec. 1st and re-opened Saturday evening, Dec. 7th. UPDATE: The Sanctuary will be closed next Sunday, December 15 as well.

Read the books that our pastor referenced during our recently concluded Adult Ed. Series on preparing for the end of life. They are on display on the left in the Church Library. Also, two copies of Glory to God, our newly published Presbyterian hymnal, are on display on the table in the library. Come take a look at and/or borrow this exciting…

Don’t miss Jazz Vespers this Sunday evening, November 24, featuring Ward Marston, Rosemary Benson and friends! The program starts at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary and will benefit Jean Webster’s Kitchen in Atlantic City.

It’s not too early to think about your best recipes for Holiday cookies. The Cookie Exchange is December 15, and it will be here before you know it! Help support the Mission Trip and other youth activities in the church by contributing cookies or choosing your favorites for a donation. Last year we had an amazing selection of fantastic cookies! See Renee with any…

This year’s Give Thanks for Animals Tree collection for the animals was a huge success! We were able to collect toys, treats, collars and food for over 75 shelter animals. Thank you so very much to everyone who took pumpkins from the tree and who donated to this cause. The animals will enjoy a happier holiday season because of you!

Calling all children and young people–we would love to have you be a part of this year’s Christmas Eve 7pm Pageant (sometimes called the Best Christmas Pageant Ever)! Rehearsal dates and times are listed on the Christmas Pageant 2013 sign-up form. Whether you would like to be a shepherd or an angel, a prophet or an innkeeper, a singer or a speaker, there’s…

The date for decorating the sanctuary for Christmas has been changed. The new date is December 8th after the luncheon. There’s no need to sign up; simply come after the luncheon if you are able to help. Thanks!

The unusual but creative idea of ordering “Virtual Poinsettias” last Christmas raised over $700.00 for our very busy and always grateful Pitman Food Pantry. Let’s do it again and help support this important ministry. Order forms can be downloaded from the website here, and will be in this week’s bulletin and in the wall rack next to the Cornerstone Bulletin Board. Place…

The Presbyterian Women are selling nuts for your holiday baking! Orders will be taken until the nuts are sold. There are no deadlines, and orders are guaranteed for Thanksgiving baking. Order forms are available on the prayer card table. Contact Sandy Lovelace if you have any questions.